Project AWAKE recruitment October 27th 2012

Project AWAKE is an Agricultural Women Empowerment Project designed to promote sustainable economic development in our communities through a gender focused intervention strategy.
The goal of the Project is to reduce poverty and hunger in our communities (MDG1), promote gender equality (MDG3), empower women and create at least 4,000 women Agribusiness owners or Agripreneurs in Cross River State Communities.

As part of the strategic implementation plan, The Project needs the services of a professional to fill vacant position:

Job Title: Head, Finance, Admin and Logistics

Location: Cross River

Responsibilities

• The Head, Finance, Admin and Logistics would have the overall responsibility of running the day to day operations of the office and managing the Project account.
• He/she is to ensure that the budget and records of the office/project are managed efficiently in keeping with project budget and that financial reports are prepared and submitted in a timely fashion.

Requirements

• A minimum of a first degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Financial Management or any other relevant discipline;
• Ability to multi-task and to work under pressure
• At least three years accounting and office management experience;
• Experience working with development projects would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of modern accounting and office filing systems
• Proven spreadsheet (Excel), and word- processing skills
• Strong organizing skills and leadership qualities

Job Title: Sales/Marketing Officer

Location: Cross River

Responsibilities

• The Sales/Marketing Officer will be responsible for implementing the Project sales/marketing strategy, to ensure turnover and profit growth targets are achieved.
• Key roles include: developing sales/marketing plans and reporting the details of their implementation to Management; supporting the Project team to develop new and existing relationships across all sales channels including distribution (Agricultural Commodity Brokers) and direct (Farmers) and; providing Management with research input, creative solutions and ideas.

Requirements

• A Bachelors degree/HND in Marketing, Sales Management or related field
• Proven Sales and Marketing experience for at least 3 years within the agricultural sector or a closely affiliated market.

ob Title: Zonal Agric Officer

Location: Cross River

Responsibilities

• Assist the Agricutural Project coordinator in identifying genuine eligible loan beneficiaries at the Zonal level;
• Provide agricultural technical assistance/advisories to beneficiaries;
• Undertake effective Project monitoring and evaluation;
• Assist the beneficiaries succeed in their various agribusinesses.

Requirements

• HND/B.Sc. in Agric. Extension, Agric Economics, Crop Production or any related agricultural discipline;
• Not less than 3 years cognate work experience in an agricultural establishment.
• Knowledge of statistical tools for agricultural and M&E reporting and analysis would be an advantage.

 Job Title: Power Liaison Officers

Location: Cross River

Responsibilities

• Liaise between the Zonal Agric Officer, the Local Governments and the various Project partners in their coverage area and serve as a medium for sharing information about the Project in their LGAs;
• Conduct regular meetings with community members to educate and obtain feedback on program objectives;
• Mobilize community support and participation and act as a mentor throughout the planning and implementation processes;
• Work with the Department of Cooperatives to guide the formation of viable Cooperatives.

Requirements

• A degree or advanced diploma or equivalent from a recognized university in a relevant field;
• At least three years work experience in a community development position;
• Willingness to undertake regular field trips and interact with different stakeholders within their LGAs;
• Computer literate. Knowledge of MS office suite is desirable.

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How to Apply
Applications should be sent via email to: projectawakerecruitment@gmail.com

Application Deadline 7 November, 2012

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